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Lagos – The prime suspect in the murder of Super TV CEO, Michael Usifo Ataga, Chidinma Ojukwu, on Thursday told a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square how she discovered his lifeless body in a short-let apartment in Lekki on June 15, 2021. Testifying before Justice Yetunde Adesanya, the former 300-level Mass Communication…
Nigeria – Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has demanded a public apology and N100 million in compensation from the Nigeria Police Force for the unlawful detention and framing of Quadri Yusuf Alabi, a 17-year-old boy who gained public attention during the 2023 elections for boldly standing in front of Peter Obi’s presidential convoy. Alabi, who…
Yobe Nigeria — The recovery of 54 stolen livestock including 47 sheep, 4 rams, 2 goats, and 1 donkey from suspected thieves in the state was announced by State Police Command in yobe. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said a 38-year-old suspect, Ibrahim Umaru of Jammel Village, Jacusko local…
Lagos Nigeria — The National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea (NIS) has commended Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), for its exceptional effort and professionalism in apprehending a wanted 59-year-old drug baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff whose 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across…
Bayelsa, Nigeria — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Bayelsa Command has accused oil thieves of the recent attack on its personnel. The security outfit reaffirmed its commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure in spite of the recent unfortunate incident. It was reported that some unknown gunmen had ambushed and attacked NSCDC officers…
Delta State – A 24-year-old upcoming singer, Paul Obukowho, has reportedly died while in the custody of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Delta State Police Command in Asaba. Reports indicate that he was detained and subjected to severe torture before succumbing to his injuries. How It Happened According to SaharaReporters, a police source…
Nigeria – A Nigerian man, Adetunji Opayele, popularly known as TeeJay, has tragically lost his life after being struck by a car while riding his bike. The driver, identified as Biola Adams-Odutayo, allegedly refused to take him to the hospital, citing concerns that his blood would stain her car. The incident, which has sparked public…
Niger, Nigeria — The Police Command in Niger State has arrested a man, Mubarak, suspected to be mentally unstable for stabbing a 25-year-old man, Shamseen Danshehu, to death. The incident took place on Sunday evening in the Kwangila area of Minna, the state capital when Mubarak was said to have engaged Danshehu in a fisticuffs…
Kano, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 42-year-old Indian woman, Ms. Neetu Neetu, for attempting to smuggle heroin disguised as chocolate into Nigeria. Neetu was arrested at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Friday, March 14, after NDLEA operatives discovered 72 parcels of heroin meticulously factory-sealed in wafer wrappers…
Quan Pan, Plateau State — Security operatives in Plateau State have apprehended two brothers, Haruna and Usman Mohammed, for allegedly kidnapping one Muhammad Sani Juli and extorting a ransom of ₦2.2 million. Authorities also linked Usman Mohammed to attacks on travelers along Juku Road in Nasarawa State. During interrogation, he confessed that their criminal o…
Rivers, Nigeria — The Police Command in Rivers State has confirmed the fire incident on the Trans-Niger Delta Pipeline, but quickly assured residents of safety. While confirming that the facility is operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, the police mentioned that two people have been arrested for questioning over the development. The command…
Tennesseen – In a bizarre incident in Tennessee, USA, a man was accidentally shot by his own dog while lying in bed. According to police reports, Jerald Kirkwood and a woman were resting with a firearm nearby when their one-year-old pit bull, Oreo, jumped onto the bed. The dog’s paw got caught in the trigger…
Nigeria: A violent clash between pastoralists and farmers in the Farin Dutse community of Nasarawa Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, has resulted in the deaths of at least six people, including a pregnant woman The crisis, which began as a minor altercation between a herder and a farmer, quickly escalated, leading to the destruction of…
The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed claims that bandits fleeing military operations in Zamfara have moved into Kwara State. In a statement released on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, debunked the allegations circulating on social media. According to the statement,…
Kano – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has secured the conviction of Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim for smuggling undeclared foreign currency into Nigeria. Ibrahim was arrested at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport by the Nigeria Customs Service for attempting to smuggle $1,154,900 and SDR135,900 Saudi Riyals from Saudi Arabia without…
Peshawar, Pakistan — A Pakistani man has been charged with murder after allegedly gunning down the administrator of a WhatsApp group for removing him from the chat. Authorities confirmed that the victim, Mushtaq Ahmed, was fatally shot on Thursday evening in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The suspect, identified only as Ashfaq, allegedly…
Kano, Nigeria — In a significant security operation, the Kano State Police Command has arrested four suspected bandits, thwarting their attempt to acquire an AK-47 rifle. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, made this known while parading the suspects before journalists at the police headquarters in Bompai, Kano. He credited the successful…
Lagos, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 59-year-old Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, an internationally wanted drug baron, after 17 years on the run. Jeff, who had two Interpol Red Notices issued against him in 2023 and 2024, was apprehended at his hideout in Ojo, Lagos. NDLEA Chairman, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa…
Nigeria: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of making inappropriate remarks towards her during a visit to his residence in Akwa Ibom in December. According to Akpoti-Uduaghan, Akpabio held her hand while showing her around his house, and made suggestive comments, saying he would “create time for us to come create quality…
Lagos, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 24-year-old Thai national, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, for attempting to smuggle 46.60 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, into Nigeria. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday. According to…
Lagos, Nigeria — A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a final forfeiture order on properties and financial assets linked to Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The ruling, delivered by Justice Yellim Bogoro on Friday, followed a case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against…
Awka, Nigeria — The Anambra State House of Assembly has condemned the escape of two suspects linked to the murder of late Justice Azuka, demanding their swift recapture. Speaker Somtochukwu Udeze expressed shock over the announcement by State Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, describing the development as regrettable. In a statement issued by his…
Nigeria _ The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended two individuals, Bawa Sa’idu, 22, and Weti Saleh, 25, for allegedly conspiring to gang-rape a 12-year-old girl in Jalingo village, Tarmuwa Local Government Area. The suspects were arrested on February 15, following complaints from the victim’s relatives, and have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation…
Ilorin, Nigeria — Kwara State Police Command has apprehended a suspect linked to the gruesome murder and dismemberment of a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. The victim, Lawal Yetunde, was reportedly killed by her boyfriend, whom she met through social media. Authorities suspect the murder was ritual-related, with the perpetrator…
UNITED STATES – The damning revelation by a United States Congressman, Scott Perry that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), funded terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram, to the tune of $697 million annually has elicited concerns by some security experts and diplomats in Nigeria. Perry, a Republican representing Pennsylvania, made this assertion during…
Aba, Nigeria — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismantled a major illegal drug operation in Abia State, exposing a depot engaged in the repackaging and resale of expired and counterfeit medications. In a statement shared via its X handle, NAFDAC revealed that the illicit business was operating from…
Nigeria __ The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken drastic measures to curb the sale of substandard and adulterated medicines by shutting down the popular Onitsha Drug Market in Anambra State. A combined enforcement team, comprising the military, police, Department of State Services (DSS), and NAFDAC officials, raided the…
Nasarawa, Nigeria — The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, for allegedly killing a fellow student in a violent altercation. Police spokesperson, Superintendent Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the arrest in a statement, revealing that officers responded to a complaint from Madam Mercy Bassey, a resident who reported a fight…
Benin City, Nigeria — Four officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been arrested over the alleged murder of Bolt driver Henry Osarodion in Benin City. Members of the e-hailing drivers’ association staged a protest at the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), demanding justice and a…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The trial of suspects linked to the murder of Mojisola Awesu, a final-year student at Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, was postponed due to the absence of legal representation for two principal defendants. The accused, Happiness Adebayo and Timileyin Kolawole, are alleged to have conspired in Awesu’s murder on August…
Abeokuta, Ogun State — An Ogun State High Court has sentenced three individuals to death by hanging for the brutal murder of Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye, along with their son, Oreoluwa, on New Year’s Day 2023. Presiding over the case, Justice Basirat Adebowale found Adekambi Lekan, a former driver of the victims, along with Odetola…
